About this Event
Inspired by direct observation of nature, you'll draw and paint views across Hampstead Heath, overlooking the City of London, from Kenwood House (NW3 7JR), a Grade 1 listed, early 17th century, Georgian Villa, with support and input from artist's mentor, Estelle Lovatt FRSA.
& in the cafe if it's raining!
Following in the great artist’s footsteps, this is your chance to draw, paint, and be inspired by artists who painted landscapes, en plein air, and lived in Hamsptead. Including Constable, Romney, Ford Madox-Brown, Harold Gilman, Charles Ginner, Mark Gertler, Stanley Spencer, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Paul Nash, Moholy-Nagy, Naom Gabo, Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Mondrian, Ronald Penrose, Lee Miller, Schwitters and others....
Thinking about artist's experimental exploration and research, you develop your own thoughts, ideas and best pictorial composition, whilst drawing and painting in your own artistic style.
Depicting the feelings and enjoyment of being outside, working en plein air. Painting fleeting weather conditions, alla prima; “Skying”, light, tonal values, using white paint (“Constable’s Snow”); Small & full-sized preparatory studies, gridded-up sketches; Format - landscape or portrait; Colour palette, transparent layers of wash; Form, line, blocking-in shape; Mark-making, textures; Details from sky to pond, trees to house, buildings and figures; Edges; ‘Finish’…
This is a 2 hour event with 1:2:1 tuition & support from professional artist’s mentor and fine art tutor Estelle Lovatt FRSA, mentoring you, to draw and paint in your own artistic style. Limited to 6 people.
Estelle brings a portfolio of images of Hamsptead landscapes to show you, discuss and illustrate the artist’s drawing and painting techniques and tips, to inspire your own artistic style.
To get the most from this special experience attend a minimum of 3-4 sessions.
Document the changing seasons from Spring through Summer, Autumn and Winter. Capture the changing weather conditions; rays of sunshine, the best clouds, shadows and double rainbows.
Please book subsequent dates on ‘Paint Hampstead Landscape, NW3, Heath, overlooking the City of London’ & in the cafe too if raining. I look forward to seeing you, with your drawings and paintings, on future sessions, to continue your 1:2:1 mentoring with me.
Reviews: "I really enjoyed your fascinating insight into paintings....I learned so much and really enjoyed the experience; it's engaging, inspirational, informative & excellent fun! You are so knowledgeable and brought artwork to life."
Estelle Lovatt FRSA, art historian & art critic, trained as a fine artist, is able to talk about the theory and practice, meaning and intention of great masterpieces, in an easy to understand manner, eloquently, to inspire your creative drawing and painting style.
Bring your art materials. Drawing or painting, whatever your preferred medium.
Time: Meet 10 minutes before starting time, for a prompt start. Rain or shine (in the landscape & the cafe).
Location: meet in front of the main door entrance of Kenwood House (by the central portico pillars north facade), Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 7JR.
Why not register for ‘Walk Constable’s Hampstead’ - ‘The Sketchbook Tour’, providing an introduction to the artist and artwork, adding value to your appreciation of the painter, and your own artworks you create.
Not available on this day? Book a private date. Please contact for details.
Buy tickets as a present!
Tickets: limited to 6 people, book early to avoid disappointment.
Refund policy: refund given up to 1 day before, minus Eventbrite non-refundable fee.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 50.00
